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The Relationship between Computer Science Aptitude and Success in Statistical Methods Courses Utilizing Statistical Computer Packages.
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Stephens, Larry J. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1984
Correlations derived from this study indicate that undergraduate students' (N=24) and graduate students' (N=18) performance in statistical methods is not strongly influenced by their aptitude in computer science. One implication is that no computer science prerequisite is necessary for courses utilizing statistical packages. (JN)
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